In 2017 and beyond, consumers will finally start to benefit from some of the innovations that have been evolving over the past year, from 3D prosthetics to customised insurance packages. Many of these trends will be cemented in our routine lives over the next couple of years. Innovative insurance A new era has dawned on the UAE’s insurance industry since the rollout of the Dubai Health Authority’s […]
Fintech has been gaining momentum across the globe due to the ability of disruptive technology to empower people to avoid being overcharged and underserviced when it comes to handling their money. As the sector moves away from a fad and into a more mature industry that is now seriously impacting the financial world, it is an exciting time for all parties involved. Digital wallets will be owned […]
Engineering researchers have developed the first stretchable integrated circuit that is made entirely using an inkjet printer, raising the possibility of inexpensive mass production of smart fabric. (via WSJ)
By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin | SEOUL SEOUL A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee and another executive behind closed doors on Thursday to decide whether they should be arrested over their roles in a corruption scandal that has engulfed President Park Geun-hye. Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie […]
There has been a buzz for some time regarding Apple’s next flagship smartphone, the iPhone 8, which is also dubbed the iPhone X. Recent rumors have indicated that the device would support wireless charging. Now, a renowned analyst – Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities – has revealed yet another supposed detail about the upcoming device. In a note to investors, which has been obtained by publication AppleInsider, he shared […]
LG G6 features will use the 1:1 Square GUI. (LG Electronics) LG Electronics’ upcoming G6 smartphone will have a new UX that utilizes the 18:9 ratio Full Vision display, the company has said. The South Korea tech giant on Thursday also posted a teaser on YouTube that highlights features available through the UX on the next flagship phone. LG said the new UX offers better search and […]
Getty Images/iStockphoto What impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on the workforce? Will smart machines really replace a large number of people in a variety of jobs? The Internet of Things 10 types of enterprise deployments As businesses continue to experiment with the Internet of Things, interesting use cases are emerging. Here are some of the most common ways IoT is deployed in the enterprise. These questions […]
A farewell is in order for Comcast‘s Xfinity TV app. The Comcast has officially announced that it’s going to replace that app with a new one, dubbed Xfinity Stream, which rolls out to all Xfinity TV subscribers Feb. 28. Comcast Scarps Xfinity TV In Favor Of Stream Comcast announced the successor after spending years fine-tuning the original Xfinity TV App. While that app wasn’t that terrible, the […]
Harrison Ford has near-miss with passenger liner Harrison Ford has had a close run-in with a passenger airliner at an airport in California in the United States. The actor, 74, was told to land his single-engine plane on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Southern California on Monday, but he mistakenly landed it on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding. […]
The four-star flagship hotel caters to the market with affordable package deals for all International explorers 15 February 2017 Dubai, UAE – In direct response to the demand from travellers’, Somewhere Hotels, one of Dubai’s most stylish mid-market hotel brands, recently opened the doors to its new 301-room hotel at the renowned and convenient location ‘Barsha Heights’, previously known as Tecom. Making this the second hotel opening […]
Facebook‘s next target platform is everyone’s TVs, after staking a firm foothold in both desktop and mobile spaces. Yes, the world’s largest social networking site is pushing to inch its presence toward a platform it postdates, which is odd, if slightly amusing. Facebook Arrives On Your TV The company said on Tuesday it has built a connected video app for TVs, promising that the new app will […]
The winner of the toy group, Chuckie the Pekingese — “or Chuckles, or Chuck” — is also the son of Malachy, the Pekingese who won Westminster’s Best in Show in 2012. “Well he doesn’t really rule the house like Malachy,” said David Fitzpatrick, his breeder, co-owner, and handler. “Malachy is the kingpin.” But the balance of power could shift if Chuckie follows his father’s (slow moving) footsteps. […]
ABB collaborates with DEWA to integrate solar energy and support UAE’s clean energy ambition Zurich, Switzerland, February 14, 2017 ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the vision to generate 7 percent of Dubai’s power from clean energy sources by 2020; 25 percent by 2030, and 75 percent […]
By Andrew Osborn | MOSCOW MOSCOW Russia’s parliament applauded on learning that Donald Trump had won the U.S. election. But prospects for better relations with Washington have suffered setbacks since then and the resignation of Trump’s national security adviser is the biggest blow yet. The Kremlin still believes a rapprochement is feasible, even if it might take longer than initially thought. But the clock is ticking: Vladimir […]
Higher revenues in its domestic market enabled United Arab Emirates-based telecommunications operator Etisalat to report a slightly higher profit on Tuesday. Etisalat said UAE revenues rose by 5.5 percent due to strong data services and use of broadband solutions, while its Moroccan affiliate Maroc Telecom also performed well as overall group revenues rose 2 percent to 52.36 billion dirhams. Net profit attributable to equity holders climbed 1.9 […]
Mobile data traffic will see a five-fold boost within the next five years driven by the increasing number of smartphones grow as well as the usage of video , 4G network speeds and the number of connected devices. The prediction is set in the last edition of the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast. The report adds that mobile data will account for […]
Good morning. Here’s our morning roundup of all the media news you need to know. Want to get this briefing in your inbox every morning? Subscribe here. The Tuesday morning news shows were dominated by word that Michael Flynn is out as national security adviser. “Stunning” was the call by the Trump home team at “Fox & Friends.” It proceeded to quote its usual media pinatas in […]
People ride Ofo-bicycles in Shanghai Unlock them with an app, drop them off anywhere, and nip past lanes of stationary car traffic: the humble bicycle is seeing a revival in China as a new generation of start-ups help tackle urban congestion and pollution with fleets of brightly coloured two wheelers. The bike-share concept has attracted huge venture capital as fledgling firms wrestle for market share. Such has […]
Huawei’s next flagship smartwatch is now believed to be unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress, as informed by a recent Weibo post by Huawei’s CEO. The device in question will reportedly feature calling, texting, and more, without a smartphone. ( Vivien Killilea | Getty Images ) Huawei looks seemingly set to unveil its next flagship smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 2, at this year’s Mobile World Congress in […]
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) said on Monday that it had approved public offerings for two companies on its bourse dedicated to small and medium-sized businesses. Roya Real Estate Investment Company will offer 20 percent of itself in its share sale, equivalent to 8.6 million shares, with Thob Al-Aseel Company offering 20 percent of itself in its share sale, equivalent to 1.0 million shares, the CMA […]
Dubai-UAE: 13 February, 2017 The UAE imports 85 percent of its food at the cost of 15 percent of its GDP. Though this might be a scary thought, it is also an opportunity for this generation to make a real impact, said Caleb Harper on the second day of the World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai. Harper is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Open Agriculture […]
Along with rising component prices and development and maintenance fees on sales channels, huge research and development (R&D) expenditures eroded Huawei’s margin and profits last year, according to a Sohu article, citing insiders from the Chinese technology firm. Huawei sold 30 percent more handsets year-over-year but profits from its consumer business group, which includes the smartphones segment, was down 10 percent from the year prior to $2 […]
By Noel Randewich | SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO Shares of Apple (AAPL.O) rose to a record high close on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street’s expectations that the release of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent-up customer demand will shore up lackluster sales. The largest component of the S&P 500 and a core holding on Wall Street, Apple’s stock climbed 0.9 percent to end at $133.29, breaking above its […]
Apple stock hit a new all-time high on Monday, driven by investor optimism about a coming iPhone sales “supercycle” and hopes that its $230bn in overseas cash might soon be put to greater use. It has taken two years for Apple to surpass its record closing price of $133 in February 2015, despite briefly breaking above that level during intraday trading at $134.54 in April of that […]
